The Jacksonville Jaguars were finally able to draft an elite talent at quarterback last year, and many would agree that the sky is the limit for the former Clemson Tiger. That’s the thought process even after he struggled mightily last season as a rookie, though a good bit of that can be tied to the dysfunctional situation he was placed in.
While the coaching search took longer than expected, Jags owner Shad Khan started this season by fixing the problem from last year and naming a new coach in Doug Pederson. In Pederson, he will be getting a coach with significantly more NFL experience than Urban Meyer, a Super Bowl winner, and someone who has played in the NFL.
With Pederson’s addition, the Jags are also getting a coach who is good with quarterbacks. That’s huge for Lawrence, and many feel he could rebound and play at a high level in Year 2. CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco especially believes the pairing of Pederson and Lawrence could be special out of the gate as it puts Lawrence in a situation where he’s with a significantly more skilled coach.
